NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Members of the women’s golf,
field hockey, women’s lacrosse and women’s track and
field teams participated in the 2012 CMT Pep Rally on Friday
morning at the Celentano Academy Museum. Student-athletes motivated
elementary school students through a series of activities,
educating them on the importance of CMT preparation. In celebration
of National Dr. Seuss Day, Quinnipiac athletes on hand read
publications by the popular childrens author to several
classrooms.

The morning began with opening remarks from Principal Keisha
Hannans, and was then followed by performances from the Celentano
Marching Band and Chorus. After the presentation of the CMT
Recognition of Excellence Awards, Quinnipiac student-athletes
served as the rally’s special guests.

Seniors Furtuna Velaj and Stacey Kmill volunteered to speak to
the students about methods of preparation and the significance of
the CMT’s. After that, the students went back to their
respective classrooms, while the Bobcat athletes stopped in for
various academic activities.

The event, organized by Associate Athletic Director Lyneene
Richardson, is part of Quinnipiac Athletics Positive Play
initiative, which encourages community involvement by its varsity
teams and student-athletes.

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